5 Best Steam Games of September 2018

5 Best Steam Games of September 2018

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

The latest entry in the classic Dragon Quest series had finally released earlier this month on consoles and Steam. This version is a step up from the previously-released 3DS edition in Japan, featuring updated graphics and much more.

In Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, you take on the role of a 16-year-old protagonist who sets off on a great adventure after learning of his lineage and the mission that comes with it. Along the way, you’re joined by an uncanny group of allies who help you on your journey to save the world.

Dragon Quest XI features a vast world just waiting to be explored along with plenty of enemies to fight. The game still makes use of the traditional turn-based combat system peppered with some snazzy new graphics for a visual treat.

If you’re a JRPG aficionado who’s looking for their next Steam game, look no further than Dragon Quest XI. We personally loved the game ourselves, evident by our full review.

5 Best Steam Games of September 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Lara Croft is back for one last adventure in her reboot series in Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Following the events of the second game, she’s set off on a new adventure to hunt down Trinity and put an end to their evil schemes. Her search eventually triggers a Mayan apocalypse, leading her down yet another dark road.

Fans of the series will find a lot to love in the last entry in the series. Players will still be able to explore large and different areas, with Shadow of the Tomb Raider offering different semi-open hubs filled with puzzles and tombs just waiting to be explored.

That said, Lara Croft still has access to a variety of weapons on her fight against Trinity. From her firearms down to new costumes and skills, the Tomb Raider has plenty of ways to deal with her enemies.

We gave Shadow of the Tomb Raider two thumbs up in our review. You can watch the last leg of her trilogy unfold with this Steam game.

5 Best Steam Games of September 2018

Valkyria Chronicles 4

Valkyria Chronicles 4 on Steam sweeps you up in yet another war between two powerful factions: the Atlantic Federation and the Eastern Imperial Alliance. This time around, you’ll be guiding commander Claude Wallace and his friends from Squad E in their attempts to fend off the imperial soldiers and the Valkyria.

Veterans to the series will be pleased to know that this game still supports the same tactical combat. You’ll be taking control over your squad and duking it out in the battlefield in a series of turn-based combat.

Units each have their own strengths, be it if they are a sniper or marksman. You can even deploy military vehicles out on the field, decimating your enemies with tanks and other firearms.

All that said, Valkyria Chronicles 4 is definitely one of the best Steam games you can play from September. If you want to learn more about the game, take a look at our full review.

5 Best Steam Games of September 2018

Life is Strange 2

After years of waiting, fans can finally play the Life is Strange sequel – and it’s on Steam, too. This narrative adventure takes plenty of cues from the first game but comes with a completely new story.

Max and Chloe are nowhere to be found, as the new story centers around two young boys, Sean and Daniel Diaz, who are on the run to Puerto Lobos, Mexico. Players will be making plenty of choices throughout the story, branching the storyline and affecting Daniel’s behavior. Oh, and the older brother also has psychic powers too.

Life is Strange 2 has just gotten its first episode on Steam, with the rest to follow quite soon. You can choose to buy the entire season right now or wait it out, buying episodes one at a time.

5 Best Steam Games of September 2018

NBA 2K19

If you’re looking for a new sports game to add to your Steam collection, NBA 2K19 might be right up your alley. With its improved features and new mechanics, there’s never been a better time to get into sports games.

NBA 2K19 still features the same basketball action on the court but mixes it up with a new story, better AI, and other overhauled mechanics. The Takeover system, for example, allows you to pull off some special moves if you manage to build up your meter by playing well.

For more details on NBA 2K19, be sure to check out our full review. We praised the game for its better basketball logic and fluid animations and movement system.